Israel suspends flights to Cyprus' Paphos airport for security reasons

Israeli Airlines Ordered to Avoid Paphos in Cyprus

Cyprus is one of the most popular tourist destinations for traveling Israelis.

Shin Bet bars Israeli flights from Cyprus airport, citing ‘security considerations’

(Jan. 27, 2025 / JNS) The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) banned Israeli airlines on Monday from landing at Paphos International Airport in southwestern Cyprus due to unspecified security concerns, according to Hebrew media reports. The ISA ordered Israeli airlines El Al, Arkia and Israir to “concentrate flights to and from Cyprus at Larnaca Airport based on various security considerations,” according to a statement cited by Ynet. T

Israel bans plane landings at Paphos, Cyprus fearing security concerns

The Israeli government currently does not advise against traveling to Paphos, and the decision to prohibit Israeli carriers from landing there reportedly stems from security considerations related to the airport. By JNS The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) banned Israeli airlines on Monday from landing at Paphos International Airport in southwestern Cyprus due to unspecified security concerns, according to Hebrew media reports. The ISA ordered …

Israel suspends flights to Cyprus' Paphos airport for security reasons

Israel has ordered the suspension of Israeli commercial flights to Paphos in Cyprus, Cypriot officials confirmed on Monday, for unspecified security reasons.

Israel suspends flights to Paphos airport for unspecified reasons, Cyprus hints at ‘security’ risks

Israel has suspended Israeli commercial flights to Paphos, Cyprus, for unexplained security concerns, Cypriot officials announced on Monday.

Israel suspends commercial flights to Paphos in Cyprus, reasons unspecified

Domestic security agency Shin Bet ordered the suspension of flights to the airport in Cyprus.